Recuerdos Mexicanos A History of Hispanic Culture in Georgetown, Texas

When we learn American history in school, we all hear about the lives and accomplishments of people like Christopher Columbus, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln. However, we often hear little about the important contributions made by our nation's minority communities. Historians sometimes downplay very interesting and relevant information about minority groups because they are either unaware of their accomplishments or do not recognize their importance. Such omissions are a tragedy because minorities have played an essential role in developing the social, artistic, and political culture of our nation.

The Los Unidos Club and the City of Georgetown, Texas, have compiled this booklet about Georgetown's Hispanic culture as a way to highlight some of the little-known but vital people, places, and events that helped to shape our city's history. Through this cooperative effort, we hope to provide our readers with a new, enriched perspective on the development of our city. We hope you enjoy it.

The book was created from factual information and from the memories of dozens of Georgetown residents. As with any historical account, it is open to interpretation and revision.

We would like to thank everyone in the community who contributed to this booklet. Recuerdos Mexicanos means "Mexican Memories," and many of you have invaluable experiences and memories that deserve to be shared. We're happy to be able to document them.

Linda Cisneros Brad Stratton
Los Unidos Club City of Georgetown

Printing of this publication has been supported, in part, by funding from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Funding was administered through the State Historic Preservation Office of the Texas Historical Commission, Certified Local Government Program.